YEARLY HIGH
0.1612 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1398 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1529 AFN

2016 KMF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.1612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1519 to the December average rate of 0.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1612 was up 3.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 806 AFN
2015 Average 691 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 699 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.11 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1611
0.1406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1562, compared to 0.1496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0096 AFN (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1467). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 AFN (High: 0.1589 / Low: 0.1559).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1594) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+17.75%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1594
2015 Avg (June) 0.1354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1548 0.1500 0.1519
February 0.1581 0.1518 0.1553
March 0.1572 0.1516 0.1548
April 0.1589 0.1559 0.1577
May 0.1599 0.1554 0.1583
June 0.1612 0.1566 0.1594
July 0.1592 0.1536 0.1570
August 0.1563 0.1467 0.1517
September 0.1541 0.1494 0.1517
October 0.1502 0.1468 0.1486
November 0.1497 0.1434 0.1461
December 0.1448 0.1398 0.1423